Chapter 503: Communication Dispatch

Hearing this, Matsuura Junrokuro opened his eyes and looked at the Mushima Kesao Regiment Commander before him!

"Mushima-kun, the final order is this: fight to the very last moment!"

"The Imperial Army has no cowards; we are all warriors!"

"Hai..." Mushima Kesao stood respectfully, then nodded to the Division Commander.

Immediately, Mushima Kesao left the 106th Division headquarters; after stepping outside, Mushima Kesao looked at the dozen or so soldiers nearby.

"You must ensure the safety of the Division Commander!"

"If the General commits ritual suicide, you must protect the General's remains."

Seeing the remaining Japanese soldiers, both sides quickly engaged in a firefight; the dozen or so devils were no match for the 74th Army and were instantly riddled with holes by machine gun fire.

"These two corpses are likely their commanders; search and see if there is anything to prove it."

"Yes!" After receiving the order, Er Dan led men to search the surroundings.

Soon, Er Dan and the others made a new discovery: they found the General Officer's sword that the Japanese army had not yet had time to dispose of.

The usually arrogant Japanese army saw their defensive lines collapse under our army's powerful offensive, and the Japanese invaders fled in all directions!

Wang Yaowu immediately called Yu Jishi, and Yu Jishi also sent a telegram to Xue Yue.

Leading the team was Company Commander Zhao of the 51st Division, under the command of Wang Yaohui of the 74th Army.

"Have you seen any Japanese commanders who surrendered?"

Before long, Matsuura Junrokuro, who had fallen to the ground, completely ceased to breathe!

Seeing that Matsuura Junrokuro was dead, Sakurai Ryozo shot himself!

"Bang, bang..." Outside the door, the dozen or so Japanese soldiers heard the gunshots from the headquarters and understood what had happened inside.

Inside the air-raid shelter, Xue Yue learned this information and clapped his hands in joy: "Good!"

"Matsuura-kun... it has been a great honor to fight against you. Rest assured, the matters ahead can be left to me!"

Only a dozen or so Japanese soldiers remained here, responsible for the safety of Matsuura Junrokuro and the others!

Matsuura Junrokuro took out some sake, slowly drank a cup, and then took out his Command Sword to wipe it clean.

However, just at this moment, a company of the 74th Army suddenly charged to this location.

After wiping the Command Sword, Matsuura and Sakurai Ryozo began to drink their sake without haste.

"I suspect this courtyard is likely the headquarters of the Japanese 106th Division."

This could be considered a fine battle of annihilation on the Wuhan Battlefield; one must know that not long ago, there were the Tianjia Town and Madang Fortress battles, as well as the Jiujiang Campaign.

Upon hearing this, Company Commander Zhao was very excited; his guess was correct, this was indeed the Japanese headquarters.

"The main commanders of the Japanese 106th Division have all been killed in action!"

Almost all ended in defeat for the Republic of China Army; today, the Wanjialing Great Victory is undoubtedly a shot in the arm, bringing hope to the military and civilians in the Wuhan region.

"Furthermore, the withdrawal plan should also be implemented."

After speaking, Mushima Kesao took out his Nambu Pistol and walked toward the distant defensive position.

"Company Commander..." Er Dan shouted happily: "We found the Japanese General Officer's sword!"

Several Japanese soldiers rushed into the courtyard, preparing to handle the General's remains.

Chen Cheng narrowed his eyes, a curve appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Now we should send a report of victory to the Nanjing Command in Hankou."

General Xue Yue's 1st Army Corps annihilated the Japanese 106th Division at Wanjialing, creating the Wanjialing Great Victory.

Matsuura Junrokuro nodded faintly!

After occupying the commanding heights, he had people rush into the courtyard; a squad of soldiers charged in and quickly ran back out: "Company Commander..."

The military and political officials in Hankou were also very happy upon learning of the Wanjialing Great Victory!

Now, all staff officers, communications personnel, and orderlies of the 106th Division headquarters had been pushed to the front line.

"That settles it then!" Xue Yue continued: "Yu Jishi's troops discovered the remains of Matsuura Junrokuro and the others."

The 9th War Zone, under the leadership of the Principal, launched a counterattack against the Japanese army.

Immediately, he reported this matter to Wang Yaowu.

"Er Dan, take some men and search carefully to see if there are any other discoveries."

He entered the courtyard to inspect it carefully and discovered some burnt documents as well as the corpses in the courtyard.

Sakurai Ryozo also arrived behind Matsuura Junrokuro; if Matsuura Junrokuro could not bring himself to do it, he would personally send Matsuura on his way!

This is also a tradition within the Japanese army: if they fall into a desperate situation and cannot break through, the supreme commander commits ritual suicide to apologize to the Emperor!

To prevent the supreme commander from being unable to do it himself, a Japanese soldier would be tasked to take action and personally send the commander on his way!

Soon, under the instruction of the Principal, the Central News Agency in Hankou immediately released the news to the national public.

"Company Commander... there are three devil soldiers inside who committed suicide, and there are two charred corpses in the courtyard."

It was as if the sound of gunfire and artillery outside had already ceased!

Twenty minutes later, Matsuura Junrokuro heard the Japanese Light and Heavy Machine Guns, Type 38 Rifles, Type 92 Infantry Guns, and Mortars all fall silent.

"None!" Sun Zhen said emphatically: "Due to the Japanese army's Bushido propaganda, ordinary soldiers rarely surrender."

The soldiers of the 9th War Zone fought bravely, fearing neither sacrifice nor hardship, and persisted in the battle.

"This is indeed good news!" Sun Zhen waved his fist excitedly, looking very happy.

Under Chen Cheng's instruction, he sent a report of victory to the Nanjing Command in Hankou in the name of the Commander of the 9th War Zone.

"Did Yu Jishi capture that old devil Matsuura?"

He knew that the final defensive position had already been breached by the Republic of China Army!

"Sakurai-kun... I leave it to you!" Saying this, Matsuura Junrokuro knelt toward the direction of Tokyo.

"Tell us about it too!"

"Old Sun..." Xue Yue smiled slightly: "From the September 18 Incident to the July 7th Incident, we have gone through campaigns like Songhu, Taihu, Jinyang, and Xuzhou."

Chen Cheng, who was to the side, looked at Xue Yue: "What news is it, that makes you so happy?!"

From the engagement just now, Company Commander Zhao discovered that these ten or so Japanese soldiers had tried several times to charge into the courtyard, and furthermore, had shouted at the inside many times.

"Not to mention field officers and generals."

The dozen or so little Japanese soldiers immediately nodded: "Hai..."

He guessed that the courtyard before his eyes was very special, so Company Commander Zhao led his troops and cautiously approached the courtyard.

"Oh?!" Company Commander Zhao's brows furrowed: What are these little Japanese soldiers up to?!

At the command post of the 106th Division, Intelligence Staff Officer Sakurai Ryozo looked at Matsuura Junrokuro.

Xue Yue stepped forward two paces, "Received a report from Yu Jishi; when the 74th Army captured the last Japanese Army position, they discovered the command post of the 106th Division!"

"In this campaign, we have successfully completed our operational objectives and completely annihilated the Japanese Army 106th Division."

Matsuura Junrokuro picked up his Command Sword and violently thrust it into his own abdomen; immediately following, the old Japanese devil Matsuura fell to the ground.

Under the pursuit of our heroic 74th Army of the National Revolutionary Army, the remnants of the Japanese Army 106th Division were annihilated, and its Division Commander... Matsuura Junrokuro, was killed.

The Wanjialing Great Victory is another great victory created by our Republic of China Army; our Republic of China Government, united around Principal Chang, and under his wise leadership.

Will certainly be able to fight the war of resistance to the end, defeat the Japanese invaders, and achieve final victory!!

(End of this chapter)